Volver a las dificultades laborales
Por lo tanto, la oferta de trabajo alternativo / modificado viene en. ¿Qué significa eso?
El trabajo alternativo o modificado se ofrece cuando se determina que el empleado lesionado es permanente y estacionario con restricciones de trabajo y busca ser acomodado por el empleador. Existe un formulario prohibido para que el empleador lo use para ofrecer trabajo alternativo/mod; sin embargo, se...
Return to Work Issues
So, the offer of alternate/modified work comes in. What does it mean?
Alternative or modified work is offered when the injured employee is determined to be permanent and stationary with work restrictions and looking to be accommodated by the employer. There is a proscribed form for the employer to use in offering alt/mod work; however, it can be done via general letter as well.
At some point,...
El Adjustador
El Ajustador usted reporta su lesión de trabajo y luego comienza a recibir cartas y llamadas del Ajustador. Pero, ¿quién es un Ajustador?
Un Ajustador es un individuo asignado a una reclamación de compensación de trabajadores por la compañía aseguradora. El Ajustador es responsable de su reclamo en la compañía de seguros. Es el trabajo del Ajustador para seguir las pautas legales y los...
The Adjuster
You report your work injury and then start getting letters and calls from the adjuster. But who is an adjuster?
An adjuster is an individual assigned to a workers’ compensation claim by the insurance carrier — they are responsible for your claim at the insurance company. It is the adjuster’s job to follow the legal guidelines and requirements, but that person is also there to keep...
El AOE/COE de TODO
El AOE/COE de todo un pilar de la indemnización de los trabajadores es que el daño reclamado surge del empleo/en el curso del empleo.
Son los doctores los que determinan si una lesión está relacionada con el trabajo. Si usted se lesiona en el trabajo, asegúrese de reportar su lesión y busque atención médica como sea necesario.
Mientras que la indemnización de los trabajadores de California...
The AOE/COE of It All
One pillar of workers’ compensation is that the claimed injury Arises Out of Employment (AOE)/in the Course Of Employment (COE).
It is the doctors that determine if an injury is work-related. If you are injured at work, make sure you report your injury and seek medical attention if necessary.
Proving Your Work Injury
While California workers’ compensation is a “no...
¿Qué son los beneficios por incapacidad temporal?
Si usted está lesionado en el trabajo y no puede hacer su trabajo habitual, puede ser elegible para recibir beneficios por incapacidad temporal durante su recuperación. Los beneficios de incapacidad temporal son pagos por salarios perdidos ya sea 1) su médico tratante determinó que usted no puede hacer su trabajo habitual por más de 3 días, y 2) su empleador no le ofrece otro trabajo que...
What Are Temporary Disability Benefits?
If you are injured at work and are unable to do your usual job, you may be eligible for temporary disability benefits during your recovery. Temporary disability benefits are payments for lost wages because either 1) your treating doctor determined you are unable to do your usual job for more than 3 days, and 2) your employer doesn’t offer you other work that pays your usual wages while you...
A Word on California Immigration
A major issue in California and the nation right now is immigration.
It is estimated that approximately 10% of California workers are undocumented with a majority of them doing some of the toughest jobs around.
The California worker’s comp arena is designed to be a note fault system focused on getting the injured worker medical treatment and back to work. Unfortunately many of the...
Is My New Injury Part of My Workers Compensation Claim?
You sustained a workers’ comp injury, have a claim, and are receiving treatment. But then you suffer an additional injury outside of work.
For example, you sustained a low back and left leg injury at work, but later at some point your right leg is really hurting all the time. This is possibly from overuse as you are favoring your left leg and your right leg is overcompensating. Is it...